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Northland police boss lands new job: Claims district's troubles aren't signs of a broken promise
Hill is returning to his Southern roots as District Commander for Canterbury.
Gwen Lawson with the latest news from Northland’s bowls scene
Northland’s bowling champions will play in the NZ Champion of Champions competition.
Ruakākā races on this Saturday
Some local horses are in the running for success at the Ruakākā races this weekend.
Councils unite to push for Govt intervention in caulerpa threat
The councils are working to get ahead of the pest before it spreads elsewhere.
Rescued rare bird that ate balloon dies suddenly ‘bang, crash, whallop’
Molly’s passing was a surprise as it had been eating well and its droppings were normal.
Whangārei Boys’ High claims six awards at national Shakespeare competition
Northland students enjoyed great onstage success at the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival.
Kerikeri scooter rider heading to Scooter World Championships in Spain
Kerikeri's Cooper Steen is taking scooter riding to the world stage again this month.
Super lighthearted: Couple bring free community yoga classes to Kerikeri
Kerikeri sessions are about having a stretch and a few giggles.
Fun for the forest's benefit at Mangōnui planting days
Volunteers welcome at upcoming community effort to plant 800 natives in Mangōnui.
Pizza disaster: Why you must read flat-pack instructions
Step 1: Make sure it'll fit through the door.
Kerikeri to become Far North's first bilingual town
Agreement between council and hapū will see Kerikeri Far North's first bilingual town.
Northlander cheats death with a miraculous recovery
A bug paralyses Northlander who collapsed after India trip.
Pub assault victim: 'I felt the anger in her face each time she slammed into my skull'
The young woman suffered a traumatic brain injury and PTSD on a girl's night out.
Principal says teachers accepting govt offer paves way for future improvements
The changes could keep teachers in the profession, a Far North principal says.
Chopper used in search for missing Whangārei man Veon Smith
Extensive searches in Whangārei parks failed to find the 48yo.
Man, 52, in court charged with killing dialysis patient Linda Woods
Judge refused name suppression but accused can't be identified while decision is appealed.
Myrtle rust anniversary: Future of pohutukawa ‘a bit grim’
Disease found in Northland now killing the country's oldest pohutukawa.
Fears floods helping grass pest spread
Machinery used to repair flood damage may also have spread Manchurian rice grass.
Second Outward Bound school could open in Northland if great site available
The spot needs to be within 3 hours' drive of Auckland, with easy access to bush and sea.
News in brief: Search for missing man continues
The latest news bites from around the region.
Man to appear in court over Linda Woods' death on the day of her tangi
The man was arrested at a property less than 200m away from Linda Woods' home.
Arrest made in Kaikohe homicide investigation
A Kaikohe property on the same street the victim lived has been raided.
‘How many will lose their benefit’: Work and Income closes Whangārei centre for refurbishment
Whangārei centre closed from Thursday for six weeks.
Kaikohe homicide: Linda Woods to be farewelled tomorrow
The Kaikohe community will soon farewell Linda Woods who was killed in a home invasion.
Drive-by shooting sentence for mother and sons
Brothers fired shots at house after a drug deal confrontation.
Truck driver killed in double-fatal crash remembered as witty, tenacious and bright
Rachael Phillips died in a double fatal truck crash in the Far North last week.
New 37-home public housing project largest in a generation
The state housing development has not been without controversy.
Artwork from Far North mouth artist will be sold around the world
Northland mouth artist again has artwork as part of international card sales
A greedy goose, a toddler and man’s best friend
Opinion: Sometimes, real life is a lot more interesting than watching television.
Road safety is everybody’s responsibility - Northland campaigner after five deaths in a week
Three Far North road deaths in a week spark safety warnings.
Kaikohe killing motive 'highly disturbing', police release image of killer and have DNA
The Kaikohe grandma died in a struggle with the 'sexually motivated' intruder. Police say.
Northland bucking the slow housing market trend
Te Tai Tokerau is one of three regions that enjoyed a lift in house prices